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Backed in parts by grassy downs, the wide sandy sweep of Bude Bay with creamy waves flowing in endless procession from the Atlantic make this a perfect summer place for surfers. Set on the spectacular Cornish Heritage Coast with numerous coves and sandy beaches, the area offers one of the finest surfing destinations in England. Widemouth Sand, beneath Pehalt Cliff is a much used spot and for those who do not have their own, just as on most of Bude Bay, there are surfboards for hire.

Here, the splendour of the coast meets the countryside, enfolding many picturesque places .Duckpool, lying to the north of Bude has a pretty stream flowing in from the lush greenery of the beautiful Coombe Valley. Interestingly, the stream is crossed by an ancient bridge with a stone telling us that King William IV made a contribution of £20 towards its construction. At Steeple Point, a sandy, shingle backed beach is guarded by towering cliffs. The woodlands of Coombe Valley offer sanctuary to birds and small mammals, nature trails take you through a wonderland of magnificent trees, shrubs and plant-life. Coombe is a delightful little hamlet where you can see a disused watermill from the 19th-century.

Visitors flock to Bude in droves for this is an area which offers so much variety that you will be quite spoilt for choice. Sandy Mouth has a rock scattered beach were a receding tide leaves interesting rock pools, it also has huge jagged pinnicles rising majestically like the ruins of some ancient castle. Away from the coast, the area has its share of history - the historic village of Stratton just a short distance from Bude, was a scene of battle in the turbulent days of the Civil War. Every May, the battle is re-enacted by members of the Sealed Knot. Whatever you choose to do, in Bude there is something of interest for every member of the family - there are friendly inns, restaurants, beach-side cafe's and visitor attractions to suit all tastes.

Places to visit include: the museum at Hartland Quay, the Nature Reserve at Mead, historic Stratton, enjoy a walk along the South West Coastal Path, or take a sea fishing trip.

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	The Falcon Hotel Bude, Cornwall, England (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) Overlooking the Bude Canal and just minutes from the sandy beaches of the west Cornish coast, The Falcon Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Delicious food is served in the elegant resta... More info and book online.. Price from £42.00
	Links Side Guest House Bude, Cornwall, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) Just metres from Bude North Cornwall Golf Club, the Links Side Guest House offers free Wi-Fi and freshly cooked breakfasts. Summerleaze Beach is a 5-minute stroll away.... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
	Brendon Arms Bude, Cornwall, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) Run by the same family since 1872, The Brendon Arms overlooks Bude Harbour and is 500 metres from Summerleaze Beach. It offers traditional pub food, real ales and free Wi-Fi.... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	The Grosvenor Guest House Bude, Cornwall, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) Located in Bude, on Cornwall’s picturesque coastline, this charming guest house offers attractively furnished rooms with flat-screen TVs. A couple of minutes from Summerleaze Beach and the town cen... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	Atlantic House Bude, Cornwall, England (0.3 miles, 0.6 km) With an ideal location in an unspoilt town, this guest house has a commanding panoramic view of the beach and Cornwall's Atlantic heritage coast. Atlantic House is in the centre of a Victorian cresce... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00

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Nearby travel help

Gunnislake Station	(25.9 miles, 41.7 km, direction SE)
Chapleton Station	(26.1 miles, 42.0 km, direction NE)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(33.6 miles, 54.0 km, direction SW)
Plymouth City Airport	(33.8 miles, 54.4 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 31	(46.3 miles, 74.4 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 29	(48.0 miles, 77.2 km, direction E)
Bude to London	(197.6 miles, 317.9 km, direction E)